How Weird Street Faire

May 13, 2012 8:04 PM

Amanda Ravenhill, dressed in an inflatable ballerina costume, lounges in a folding chair during the How Weird Street Festival in San Francisco on Sunday. Thousands of people dressed in outlandish costumes gathered and 2nd and Howard Street in San Francisco on Monday for music, dancing, and drinks for the annual How Weird Street Festival. less

Amanda Ravenhill, dressed in an inflatable ballerina costume, lounges in a folding chair during the How Weird Street Festival in San Francisco on Sunday. Thousands of people dressed in outlandish costumes ... more

Fred Arrollo, dressed in an elaborate clown costume, dances among a large crowd of people during the How Weird Street Festival in San Francisco on Sunday. Thousands of people dressed in outlandish costumes gathered and 2nd and Howard Street in San Francisco on Monday for music, dancing, and drinks for the annual How Weird Street Festival. less

Fred Arrollo, dressed in an elaborate clown costume, dances among a large crowd of people during the How Weird Street Festival in San Francisco on Sunday. Thousands of people dressed in outlandish costumes ... more

Thousands of people dressed in outlandish costumes gathered and 2nd and Howard Street in San Francisco on Monday for music, dancing, and drinks for the annual How Weird Street Festival.

Thousands of people dressed in outlandish costumes gathered and 2nd and Howard Street in San Francisco on Monday for music, dancing, and drinks for the annual How Weird Street Festival.

Photo: Kevin Johnson, The Chronicle

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A masked dancer sways within a large crowd at the How Weird Street Festival in San Francisco on Sunday. Thousands of people dressed in outlandish costumes gathered and 2nd and Howard Street in San Francisco on Monday for music, dancing, and drinks for the annual How Weird Street Festival. less

A masked dancer sways within a large crowd at the How Weird Street Festival in San Francisco on Sunday. Thousands of people dressed in outlandish costumes gathered and 2nd and Howard Street in San Francisco on ... more

Photo: Kevin Johnson, The Chronicle

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Riley Egan, 3, pulls a stack of hula hoops around his waist at the How Weird Street Festival in San Francisco on Sunday. Thousands of people dressed in outlandish costumes gathered and 2nd and Howard Street in San Francisco on Monday for music, dancing, and drinks for the annual How Weird Street Festival. less

Riley Egan, 3, pulls a stack of hula hoops around his waist at the How Weird Street Festival in San Francisco on Sunday. Thousands of people dressed in outlandish costumes gathered and 2nd and Howard Street in ... more

Photo: Kevin Johnson, The Chronicle

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Josh Conder, of Fresno, snaps a photograph of the large crowd at the How Weird Street Festival at 2nd and Howard Street in San Francisco on Sunday. Thousands of people dressed in outlandish costumes gathered and 2nd and Howard Street in San Francisco on Monday for music, dancing, and drinks for the annual How Weird Street Festival. less

Josh Conder, of Fresno, snaps a photograph of the large crowd at the How Weird Street Festival at 2nd and Howard Street in San Francisco on Sunday. Thousands of people dressed in outlandish costumes gathered ... more

Photo: Kevin Johnson, The Chronicle

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Two festival attendees stand outside of the How Weird Street Festival entrance in San Francisco on Sunday. Thousands of people dressed in outlandish costumes gathered and 2nd and Howard Street in San Francisco on Monday for music, dancing, and drinks for the annual How Weird Street Festival. less

Two festival attendees stand outside of the How Weird Street Festival entrance in San Francisco on Sunday. Thousands of people dressed in outlandish costumes gathered and 2nd and Howard Street in San Francisco ... more

Photo: Kevin Johnson, The Chronicle

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A man covered in body paint designs walks through the How Weird Street Festival in San Francisco on Sunday at 2nd and Howard Street. Thousands of people dressed in outlandish costumes gathered and 2nd and Howard Street in San Francisco on Monday for music, dancing, and drinks for the annual How Weird Street Festival. less

A man covered in body paint designs walks through the How Weird Street Festival in San Francisco on Sunday at 2nd and Howard Street. Thousands of people dressed in outlandish costumes gathered and 2nd and ... more

Photo: Kevin Johnson, The Chronicle

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Iris Tara, who calls herself a traveler, dances with a hula hoop around her waist at the entrance of the How Weird Street Festival in San Francisco on Sunday. Thousands of people dressed in outlandish costumes gathered and 2nd and Howard Street in San Francisco on Monday for music, dancing, and drinks for the annual How Weird Street Festival. less

Iris Tara, who calls herself a traveler, dances with a hula hoop around her waist at the entrance of the How Weird Street Festival in San Francisco on Sunday. Thousands of people dressed in outlandish costumes ... more

DJ Gallen spins a turntable for hundreds of dancers at the How Weird Street Festival in San Francisco on Sunday. Thousands of people dressed in outlandish costumes gathered and 2nd and Howard Street in San Francisco on Monday for music, dancing, and drinks for the annual How Weird Street Festival. less

DJ Gallen spins a turntable for hundreds of dancers at the How Weird Street Festival in San Francisco on Sunday. Thousands of people dressed in outlandish costumes gathered and 2nd and Howard Street in San ... more

Photo: Kevin Johnson, The Chronicle

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Marissa Lee (L) and Rienna Lee (R), of San Francisco, rest in the shade of a tent at the How Weird Street Festival in San Francisco on Sunday. Thousands of people dressed in outlandish costumes gathered and 2nd and Howard Street in San Francisco on Monday for music, dancing, and drinks for the annual How Weird Street Festival. less

Marissa Lee (L) and Rienna Lee (R), of San Francisco, rest in the shade of a tent at the How Weird Street Festival in San Francisco on Sunday. Thousands of people dressed in outlandish costumes gathered and 2nd ... more

Shelly Abramsib (L) and Bailey Pinnegar (R) of San Francisco eat lollypops and send test messages at the center of the How Weird Street Festival in San Francisco on Sunday. Thousands of people dressed in outlandish costumes gathered and 2nd and Howard Street in San Francisco on Monday for music, dancing, and drinks for the annual How Weird Street Festival. less

Shelly Abramsib (L) and Bailey Pinnegar (R) of San Francisco eat lollypops and send test messages at the center of the How Weird Street Festival in San Francisco on Sunday. Thousands of people dressed in ... more

Belly Dancers lined a stage at the How Weird Street Festival on Sunday at 2nd and Howard Street in San Francisco. Thousands of people dressed in outlandish costumes gathered and 2nd and Howard Street in San Francisco on Monday for music, dancing, and drinks for the annual How Weird Street Festival. less

Belly Dancers lined a stage at the How Weird Street Festival on Sunday at 2nd and Howard Street in San Francisco. Thousands of people dressed in outlandish costumes gathered and 2nd and Howard Street in San ... more

Amanda Ravenhill, dressed in an inflatable ballerina costume, lounges in a folding chair during the How Weird Street Festival in San Francisco on Sunday. Thousands of people dressed in outlandish costumes gathered and 2nd and Howard Street in San Francisco on Monday for music, dancing, and drinks for the annual How Weird Street Festival. less

Amanda Ravenhill, dressed in an inflatable ballerina costume, lounges in a folding chair during the How Weird Street Festival in San Francisco on Sunday. Thousands of people dressed in outlandish costumes ... more